Alex
@alextoth.bsky.social
I explain complex systems in a simple way!
Building the future while guiding YOU to do the same.
Systems Addict!
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Building the future while guiding YOU to do the same.
Systems Addict!
Join my list : https://use.toth.al/join?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
It's fascinating how physical exercise can make you think clear.
Like solving system problems while weightlifting
Like solving system problems while weightlifting
October 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It's fascinating how physical exercise can make you think clear.
Like solving system problems while weightlifting
Like solving system problems while weightlifting
Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.
-- Josh Billings
-- Josh Billings
October 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.
-- Josh Billings
-- Josh Billings
The world is not that the world is.
The world is what YOU are. It conforms to how you see it.
So you can #engineer your life, and your outcomes.
You expect good things, you'll get them.
You expect bad things, you'll get them.
The world is what YOU are. It conforms to how you see it.
So you can #engineer your life, and your outcomes.
You expect good things, you'll get them.
You expect bad things, you'll get them.
September 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The world is not that the world is.
The world is what YOU are. It conforms to how you see it.
So you can #engineer your life, and your outcomes.
You expect good things, you'll get them.
You expect bad things, you'll get them.
The world is what YOU are. It conforms to how you see it.
So you can #engineer your life, and your outcomes.
You expect good things, you'll get them.
You expect bad things, you'll get them.
No place like home! ...
September 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
No place like home! ...
Common sense is not a gift !!
Being balanced is a hassle because you attract all those who want to vent and look for validation. They think it's unfair you're your own man and try to drag you down too.
They don't know the effort you put in to get there!
Being balanced is a hassle because you attract all those who want to vent and look for validation. They think it's unfair you're your own man and try to drag you down too.
They don't know the effort you put in to get there!
September 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Common sense is not a gift !!
Being balanced is a hassle because you attract all those who want to vent and look for validation. They think it's unfair you're your own man and try to drag you down too.
They don't know the effort you put in to get there!
Being balanced is a hassle because you attract all those who want to vent and look for validation. They think it's unfair you're your own man and try to drag you down too.
They don't know the effort you put in to get there!
What flying Business Class with @AirFranceFR looks like =
== stress, wasted expenses and being 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 ignored!
== stress, wasted expenses and being 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 ignored!
September 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
What flying Business Class with @AirFranceFR looks like =
== stress, wasted expenses and being 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 ignored!
== stress, wasted expenses and being 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 ignored!
Garbage In ➡ Garbage Out
September 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Garbage In ➡ Garbage Out
Your life is defined by what you are doing when bored.
Or at least by your first impulse. This is a powerful force that can either help or sabotage you having a great life!
Or at least by your first impulse. This is a powerful force that can either help or sabotage you having a great life!
September 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Your life is defined by what you are doing when bored.
Or at least by your first impulse. This is a powerful force that can either help or sabotage you having a great life!
Or at least by your first impulse. This is a powerful force that can either help or sabotage you having a great life!
Have you finished work for today? ...
September 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Have you finished work for today? ...
Just get it done already!
August 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Just get it done already!
Sold my car yesterday ...
No more Skoda Superb.
Does that mean I'm not superb anymore?? ...
No more Skoda Superb.
Does that mean I'm not superb anymore?? ...
August 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Sold my car yesterday ...
No more Skoda Superb.
Does that mean I'm not superb anymore?? ...
No more Skoda Superb.
Does that mean I'm not superb anymore?? ...
The stuff you avoid IS the stuff to do!
Growth means stretching the comfort zone which is uncomfortable and painful. Therefore growth means pain.
Which is GOOD!
Growth means stretching the comfort zone which is uncomfortable and painful. Therefore growth means pain.
Which is GOOD!
August 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The stuff you avoid IS the stuff to do!
Growth means stretching the comfort zone which is uncomfortable and painful. Therefore growth means pain.
Which is GOOD!
Growth means stretching the comfort zone which is uncomfortable and painful. Therefore growth means pain.
Which is GOOD!
Now coming out on the other side of this project. Tired, BUT Satisfied.
It turned out to be much more than I signed-up for. 𝗢𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, no?
When you open up a can of worms you have 2 choices:
• you ignore and pretend you didn't see them, or
• you fix them and sleep well
It turned out to be much more than I signed-up for. 𝗢𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, no?
When you open up a can of worms you have 2 choices:
• you ignore and pretend you didn't see them, or
• you fix them and sleep well
August 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Now coming out on the other side of this project. Tired, BUT Satisfied.
It turned out to be much more than I signed-up for. 𝗢𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, no?
When you open up a can of worms you have 2 choices:
• you ignore and pretend you didn't see them, or
• you fix them and sleep well
It turned out to be much more than I signed-up for. 𝗢𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, no?
When you open up a can of worms you have 2 choices:
• you ignore and pretend you didn't see them, or
• you fix them and sleep well
You may already know I'm running a Strategic Positioning for Systems Engineers discussion group.
However,
These weeks I'm Positioning pipes in my bathroom refurb 🙂
But feel free to leave your thoughts and questions. I'll answer when I can. Unless someone else helps out.
However,
These weeks I'm Positioning pipes in my bathroom refurb 🙂
But feel free to leave your thoughts and questions. I'll answer when I can. Unless someone else helps out.
July 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
You may already know I'm running a Strategic Positioning for Systems Engineers discussion group.
However,
These weeks I'm Positioning pipes in my bathroom refurb 🙂
But feel free to leave your thoughts and questions. I'll answer when I can. Unless someone else helps out.
However,
These weeks I'm Positioning pipes in my bathroom refurb 🙂
But feel free to leave your thoughts and questions. I'll answer when I can. Unless someone else helps out.
I’m a problem solver, a communicator, a planner, an analyst, and a prover.
I’m the glue that binds projects and programs together. I’m the guy you ask how something works or how it’s supposed to work, and how to fix what’s broken.
I’m a #systemsengineer
I’m the glue that binds projects and programs together. I’m the guy you ask how something works or how it’s supposed to work, and how to fix what’s broken.
I’m a #systemsengineer
July 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I’m a problem solver, a communicator, a planner, an analyst, and a prover.
I’m the glue that binds projects and programs together. I’m the guy you ask how something works or how it’s supposed to work, and how to fix what’s broken.
I’m a #systemsengineer
I’m the glue that binds projects and programs together. I’m the guy you ask how something works or how it’s supposed to work, and how to fix what’s broken.
I’m a #systemsengineer
𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵-𝟮𝟮:
You need 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯, but you need a job to get experience.
Sounds familiar? Still, 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼!
Here's how to break this cycle: 👇
You need 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯, but you need a job to get experience.
Sounds familiar? Still, 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼!
Here's how to break this cycle: 👇
July 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵-𝟮𝟮:
You need 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯, but you need a job to get experience.
Sounds familiar? Still, 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼!
Here's how to break this cycle: 👇
You need 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯, but you need a job to get experience.
Sounds familiar? Still, 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼!
Here's how to break this cycle: 👇
Still here . Still going strong
YOU?
YOU?
July 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Still here . Still going strong
YOU?
YOU?
Most Systems Engineering courses don't prepare you for real-world challenges.
Why?
They focus on ideal scenarios and perfect processes.
But 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘆. You'll face:
• 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 information
• 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 requirements 👇
Why?
They focus on ideal scenarios and perfect processes.
But 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘆. You'll face:
• 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 information
• 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 requirements 👇
July 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Most Systems Engineering courses don't prepare you for real-world challenges.
Why?
They focus on ideal scenarios and perfect processes.
But 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘆. You'll face:
• 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 information
• 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 requirements 👇
Why?
They focus on ideal scenarios and perfect processes.
But 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘆. You'll face:
• 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 information
• 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 requirements 👇
Sometimes I wonder is the Universe all that's out there?
July 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Sometimes I wonder is the Universe all that's out there?
How are you staying productive today?
How's everything going for you? Care to share your experience?
Do you need any help or just someone to bounce ideas of of?
How's everything going for you? Care to share your experience?
Do you need any help or just someone to bounce ideas of of?
July 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
How are you staying productive today?
How's everything going for you? Care to share your experience?
Do you need any help or just someone to bounce ideas of of?
How's everything going for you? Care to share your experience?
Do you need any help or just someone to bounce ideas of of?
Too much on my plate so it gets scary?
What SYSTEM do I use to make Success Systematic?
What do YOU?
I sometimes just tell myself: just take ONE thing from the list and DO that today.
Repeat tomorrow!
Is that too simple?
What SYSTEM do I use to make Success Systematic?
What do YOU?
I sometimes just tell myself: just take ONE thing from the list and DO that today.
Repeat tomorrow!
Is that too simple?
June 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Too much on my plate so it gets scary?
What SYSTEM do I use to make Success Systematic?
What do YOU?
I sometimes just tell myself: just take ONE thing from the list and DO that today.
Repeat tomorrow!
Is that too simple?
What SYSTEM do I use to make Success Systematic?
What do YOU?
I sometimes just tell myself: just take ONE thing from the list and DO that today.
Repeat tomorrow!
Is that too simple?
Technical Breadth vs Depth
Engineers struggle with the need to have:
• Broad knowledge across many domains
• Depth to make informed decisions
As one engineer put it it's a "mile wide/inch deep job". Maintaining this balance is an ongoing challenge.
Or am I wrong?
Engineers struggle with the need to have:
• Broad knowledge across many domains
• Depth to make informed decisions
As one engineer put it it's a "mile wide/inch deep job". Maintaining this balance is an ongoing challenge.
Or am I wrong?
June 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Technical Breadth vs Depth
Engineers struggle with the need to have:
• Broad knowledge across many domains
• Depth to make informed decisions
As one engineer put it it's a "mile wide/inch deep job". Maintaining this balance is an ongoing challenge.
Or am I wrong?
Engineers struggle with the need to have:
• Broad knowledge across many domains
• Depth to make informed decisions
As one engineer put it it's a "mile wide/inch deep job". Maintaining this balance is an ongoing challenge.
Or am I wrong?